Dick Anthony

Richard (Dick) T. Anthony, owner and manager of Anthony's Italian Restaurant, died September 10, 2016; he was born November 5, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from Sylvania High School in Sylvania, Ohio in 1968, Dick received his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in Sociology in 1972. Working part time at the Cork and Cleaver restaurant in college, Dick became interested in the restaurant business so he pursued a career with Cork and Cleaver managing several of their restaurants. Then he joined the Hatch Cover restaurant in Colorado. In 1983 Dick and his wife, Denise and his daughter, Julia moved to Tallahassee to pursue opening a restaurant. Along with his parents, Phil and Amelia Anthony and his brother, Bill and his wife, Roz, Anthony's Italian Restaurant at Betton Place was opened. Being managed by Dick and Denise, it became a place to celebrate many special occasions making it one of Tallahassee's finest for about 27 years. Dick and Denise also started the Copper Rose and Anthony's Woodfire Grill.

In high school Dick was part of a band, Harris Tweed, singing many of the Beatle's Songs and playing the tambourine. He was great with humor and knowing what to do and say for the situation. Dick had many great lasting friends both as customers and restaurant employees; the restaurant business was his life. His family remembers him for being loving, caring, and his fun, jovial ways often playing tricks on his daughter, Julia and two nieces, Cathie and Sarah.

Dick is survived by his wife, Denise and his daughter, Julia and her husband, Ryan; his brother, Bill and his wife, Roz; and three nieces, Cathie; Sarah and her husband, Nathan; Angie and her husband, Glenn; and one nephew, Tom and his wife, Katie. Dick has 4 close cousins, 3 great nieces, and 4 great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phil and Amelia Anthony and his sister, Anita Watkins. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dick Anthony's name to American Diabetes Assoc., donations.diabetes.org/donate. A private "celebration of his life" is planned for the immediate family.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Sep. 12, 2016.

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17 Entries

Jeff Crowther

September 15, 2016

RIP Dick, A great fullback at SHS '68. Well remembered here. Prayers for all his family.

Jim VanLiere

September 15, 2016

One of the best ever! So many great, fun memories. He will be greatly missed.
Jim & Stephanie VanLiere

Larry Giunipero

September 14, 2016

Anthony's was a top tier restaurant and Dick made it a warm and friendly place. He always supported the community particularly the Bowlegs 5K run for scholarship that helped older FSU students. DIck you will be missed.

My deepest sympathy to Denise and the family.

Dan Hebenthal

September 14, 2016

Very sad to hear of Dicks passing. My condolences to Denise and the rest of his family. He was a good man to work for and I will always cherish my memories of working at Anthony's.

Larry Workman

September 13, 2016

Anthony's was the 'go-to' restaurant in Tallahassee for many years, and Dick was the reason why. He was always there, visible, affable, and managing. Will miss him.

Jimmy Ibach

September 13, 2016

Dick was like a father to me. He could make you laugh thru any problem. He will be missed by all who knew Anthony's and knew Dick. God speed my friend and I will see you on the dark side of the moon. To the family my prayers.

Lynne & Ed Fannin

September 13, 2016

He was a good guy and his friends and customers loved him. I can't drive down Betton without thinking of him at Anthony's. He always made me laugh when we went to eat there. We have many happy memories there.

Jeff Blomeley

September 13, 2016

I'm so sad to hear of Dick's passing. So many great memories. Loved working at Anthony's way back in the beginning, asked Joy to marry me at table 17 and I've been trying to duplicate his Lemony Chicken recipe for 28 years. Rest in peace Dick!

Sue Kendrick

September 13, 2016

Dick was loved by many people. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

September 13, 2016

Hope and I always enjoyed the excellent food, service and ambience at Anthony's Restaurant. Dick was a great host and restrauteur.

Condolences to the family.

Buddy Renfroe

Harriet Kanelidis

September 12, 2016

So saddened to hear this news. Prayers for comfort for Denise and the rest of the family. May his memory be eternal.

Mark Easterling

September 12, 2016

Too sad. Dick was a joy to talk to each morning when he called in his seafood order. Always good for a laugh. One of our first and most loyal customers at Southern Seafood and a damn good guy. You'll be missed.

Todd Sears

September 12, 2016

I always will have a special place in my heart for Dick...worked at Anthony's in the beginning and there was no better boss. I learned many great things at the restaurant that have served me in life. My deepest condolences to Denise, Julia and Bill and the rest of the Anthony family. He will be missed..

Alison (Ali) Daughtry

September 12, 2016

I was very sad to learn of Dick's passing. I had the pleasure of working for him at Anthony's while I was attending FSU. He was a great guy to work for and he always kept things fun and entertaining. He will be missed.

September 12, 2016

My husband and I enjoyed visiting his family restaurant, Anthony's, for every Anniversary, for 15 years. He will be missed! A legend in Tallahassee! The Taylors:)

robert hall

September 12, 2016

Dick had the best Italian restaurant in town for many years. He and his skills have been greatly missed. May God rest his soul.

Frances Oven Holgan

September 11, 2016

I was so sad to hear of Dick's passing. He was a wonderful and generous man. Eddie and I will miss him deeply.

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